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株式会社卯山製陶

Vase (round)

Vase (round)

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Supplementary product information

Production area: Shiga Prefecture

Dimensions:
・(Height) 6.5cm
・(Width) 7.5cm
・(Depth) 7.5cm

Material: Pottery

Usage precautions:
Using neutral detergent may cause water leakage.

A single-stem vase in Shigaraki pottery.

Its compact size makes it suitable for any location, whether in the entryway, dining table, or bedroom. The bright blue color complements any flower and gently adds elegance to your space.

※Since each piece is entirely handcrafted, the patterns vary individually. Additionally, during the firing process, iron content in the clay may melt and emerge as white specks on the surface. Please enjoy the unique and one-of-a-kind patterns that make each piece distinctive.

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The history of Shigaraki ware

It is said to have begun in the Kamakura period with the creation of pottery such as jars, large vessels, and grinding bowls. Subsequently, tea utensils were crafted during the Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods, and everyday items such as tea bowls and sake bottles were produced during the Edo period. As a uniquely Japanese ceramics production center, it is counted among the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.

Characteristics of Shigaraki ware

The "bidoro glaze" formed by ash that falls onto the pottery and is fired at high temperatures for extended periods, the "fire color" that develops a reddish-brown hue from iron content in the clay during firing, and the "scorch" that creates a blackish-brown tone from the carbonization of ash and clay body, all express the distinctive "wabi" and "sabi" aesthetic unique to Shigaraki pottery, creating its characteristic charm and depth.

Shigaraki Openware

Developed at the Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute in 2009, "Shigaraki Toki" is a translucent ceramic that allows light to pass through. Made primarily from optical fiber raw materials, it features light transmittance that is 2.5 to 3 times higher than porcelain, enabling light to pass through even when thick.

Shigaraki ware

Shigaraki pottery originates from Shigaraki, Koga City, Shiga Prefecture. The clay extracted from the geological stratum called the Kobiwako Group is well-suited for pottery making, and its origins are said to date back to the Kamakura period. The pottery that began with jars and large vessels has evolved through the ages to encompass a wide variety of items including tea jars, braziers, and umbrella stands. Shigaraki pottery enriches and enhances our daily lives by creating ceramics that meet contemporary needs while preserving traditional characteristics and techniques.

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